Volunteering

Google Earth puts Earthwatch on the map

Google has announced the launch of Google Earth Outreach, a new programme designed to help nonprofit organisations around the world leverage the power of Google Earth to illustrate the important work that they do.

Saving Planet Earth

Saving Planet Earth, a conservation series and charity appeal, launched on the BBC this week. Find out more about how you can help endangered species.

Jersey residents offered the opportunity of a lifetime

Earthwatch, the international environmental charity, is offering residents across Jersey the unique opportunity to win a fully-funded place on an inspirational conservation expedition through its 2007 Jersey Awards.

Ways to fundraise for your expedition

Need some inspiration to raise funds for an Earthwatch project? Dust off your trainers and follow the example of Kerry Priest from Cornwall, who is training to run the 300 mile Cornish coast next year to raise money for a leatherback sea turtle expedition.

2005 photo competition winners announced

The 2005 Earthwatch photography competition was a huge success, thanks to the efforts of almost 50 entrants, who between them submitted hundreds of superb photos. The large number and high standard of entries meant that the judges had to think long and hard before coming to a decision in the two separate categories of the competition.

Green summer getaway ideas

If you fancy travelling somewhere closer to home, why not reduce your carbon footprint and help protect Britain's wildlife by joining an expedition in the UK? Whether it's learning how to assist sick and stranded whales off the Scottish coast, or assessing the impact of tourism on seals in south-west England, Earthwatch can offer you an adventure on your door-step.

Students offered life changing challenge

Earthwatch has today launched a major new awards scheme which will see eight students scoop the opportunity to tackle a life-changing experience at a range of destinations around the globe.

National archaeology week. 16 – 24 July

As the summer sets in how about exchanging your luxury hotel for a cave house or trading in Marbella beach for the dry austere Guadix-Baza basin in Southern Spain? Tempted?
Earthwatch teams have dedicated the last four years to collecting evidence of early human activity in Europe, but they need the help of volunteers to continue their research.

Go out and do something less boring instead.

Earthwatch, the international environmental charity, is calling for members of the public to mark the 20th year of Volunteers' Week by signing up for a life changing experience on one its exciting field research projects.

Get in the picture

Earthwatch Photography Competition 2005

Give a helping hand this summer

2005 is officially the year of the volunteer, so what part will you be playing?

Earthwatch make urgent appeal for bird loving volunteers

Earthwatch, the international environmental charity, is urgently appealing for volunteers to continue research in Cameroon in an effort to help save the endangered Rock Fowl.

Discounts, competitions, tales from the field and featured expeditions. Find out more about the Earthwatch volunteer experience. Something to whet your appetite and help you decide which of our 120 expeditions you would like to try!